Oceanography and Marine Biology: An annual review. Volume 44R. N. Gibson, R. J. A. Atkinson, J. D. M. Gordon With increasing interest in the field and its relevance in global environmental issues, Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review provides authoritative reviews that summarize results of recent research in basic areas of marine research, exploring topics of special and topical importance while adding to new areas as they arise. This volume, part of a series that regards the all marine sciences as a complete unit, features contributions from experts involved in biological, chemical, geological, and physical aspects of marine science. Including a full color insert and an extensive reference list, the text is an essential reference for researchers and students in all fields of marine science. |
Contents
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ROLE ROUTES AND EFFECTS OF MANGANESE IN CRUSTACEANS | 61 |
THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE | 85 |
A SYNTHESIS OF PRESENT KNOWLEDGE | 123 |
DEFENSIVE GLANDULAR STRUCTURES IN OPISTHOBRANCH MOLLUSCS 8212 FROM HISTOLOGY TO ECOLOGY | 197 |
TAXONOMY ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR OF THE CIRRATE OCTOPODS | 277 |
THE ECOLOGY OF RAFTING IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT III BIOGEOGRAPHICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY CONSEQUENCES | 323 |
POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON MARINE MAMMALS | 431 |
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Back cover | 529 |
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